December 2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph/ Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/29/23
“Were not our hearts burning within us while Jesus spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us? ” (Luke 24:31-32).
While this scripture passage is from one of the Easter Stories, these words come to mind from this past week – were not our hearts ... Read More »
Merry Christmas
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/22/23
On behalf of the staff, the volunteers and priests on this first true day of the Christmas Season, welcome! Thank you for choosing to be with us today! Whether you are here for the first time ever, first time in a while, or long-time parishioner, we’re glad you are ... Read More »
The Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/15/23
Why do we believe in Jesus and the Catholic Church? Why should we continue to do so? We’ve never seen him face-to-face (at least not most of us, I assume). Most of us have never had mystical visions of angels or saints. We live in the same world as ... Read More »
The Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/08/23
ADVENT - WAITING
God created us as a gift for himself. He, himself, is our gift! While we wait, could we prepare our hearts by giving ourselves as a gift for others? Could we give someone a ride to church for mass or for an Advent program? Could we ... Read More »
The First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/02/23
Lately I’ve been listening to a science-based podcast on healthy daily living. The host frequently discusses the wide range of health benefits of sleep. So, each night I’m trying to get more, and better, slumber, and it’s helping me feel energized. So, why in the worldshould we follow Christ’s ... Read More »